Cheryl Morgan talks about possible changes and futures to one of tthe leading SF conventions.

A frequent question, especially among self- and small press-published authors, is how books get into libraries, and what authors can do to help. Today, guest blogger and public librarian Abigail Goben explains how libraries choose the books they purchase–and what authors should (and shouldn’t) do to play a part in that process.

We are not alone. Now what? Among Edward M. Lerner’s most popular novels are the Fleet of Worlds series of collaborations set in what colleague Larry Niven calls Known Space. Known Space brims with strange aliens and exotic locales, making it a great setting for storytelling. But below the radar, Lerner has been constructing his […]

Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, Nnedi Okorafor, looks at the question, “What is African Science Fiction?”

Welcome to SFWA's newest Active member, Andrew Rowe, a writer for World of Warcraft. http://is.gd/9Y3o3 # SFWAns: Please join the conversation about if SFWA should accept game writers as a general rule. http://is.gd/9Y53q # Interview with Nebula nominee @cmpriest about Boneshaker. Covers zombies, steampunk, and dancing in underpants. http://3.ly/9tp # Norton nominee @malindalo is giving […]

Resources, Industry News, and Member News for Leonell Strong III, Victoria Strauss, Carrie Ryan, Laura Bickle, Nancy Fulda, and Yasmine Galenorn!

Here's a tool which might be useful for promoting readings. Posts a map, plus allows followers to RSVP. http://schmap.it/ # We added Norton nominee "Eyes Like Stars" by @lisamantchev to the fiction for SFWAn consideration. http://is.gd/9LW8v # Welcome to SFWA's newest Affiliate member, Leonell Strong III. # RT @victoriastrauss: Learn about the history of the […]

Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware Today, by unanimous decision, the US Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that tossed out a settlement reached in a landmark case involving electronic rights and copyright. In 1999, the National Writers’ Union filed suit against the New York Times and LexisNexis, among others, alleging copyright infringement […]

Around the world people are celebrating February 14, 2010 as a special day. What, exactly, that special day is depends on who you are and what tradition you grew up in. It provides an excellent example of ways to use different calendars in world building.

Dear members of SFWA: I’m Diana Rowland, and I’m submitting my candidacy for the position of South/Central Regional Director of SFWA. I have been an active member of SFWA since 2008, and am a graduate of Clarion West (1998). About me: I’m a first place winner of the 2005 Writers of the Future contest (3rd […]